Emerson FM-3 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Quick Start
The quick start guide provides information on the basic operation and functions of the FM-3.
The quick start steps cover only the most basic steps required to setup a FM-3 module for use
with a drive.
The quick start steps cover only the most basic steps required to setup a FM-3 module for use
with a drive.
Basic Setup Steps
Step 1: Opening a New Configuration Window
To open a new configuration window, click either on the New File icon at the left end of the
PowerTools Pro toolbar, or click on File-New from the menubar as shown in 72.
PowerTools Pro toolbar, or click on File-New from the menubar as shown in 72.
Figure 72:
Opening a new Configuration
This opens a new offline configuration window allowing you to setup all FM-3 parameters.
The communication status remains “offline” until the configuring is complete and you
download the application to the FM-3.
The communication status remains “offline” until the configuring is complete and you
download the application to the FM-3.
Step 2: Enter All Setup Data
General Setup View
The FM-3 software view is broken up into two areas. The left side view contains the
configuration hierarchy window, which acts as a navigation frame. Some elements in the
hierarchy can be expanded to show more detailed setup views. Elements with a “+” icon to
the left of them may be expanded for added detail.
configuration hierarchy window, which acts as a navigation frame. Some elements in the
hierarchy can be expanded to show more detailed setup views. Elements with a “+” icon to
the left of them may be expanded for added detail.
To expand the element, place your mouse pointer over the “+” symbol and click on it using
the left mouse button. The group then expands to show the setup views underneath it. To
collapse the expanded group, click on the “-“ symbol located to the left of the group heading.
the left mouse button. The group then expands to show the setup views underneath it. To
collapse the expanded group, click on the “-“ symbol located to the left of the group heading.
FM-3 Programming Module Reference Manual